The Qatar government has announced its holiday schedule for 2020. Qatar Holiday list 2020 is the provisional list.
Holidays in Qatar for the year 2012 are listed below, Days might slightly change in case of holidays which are dependant on the appearance of the moon.
January
|
1 Jan |
Wednesday |
Bank holiday |
New Year's Day is a public holiday in Qatar. This day schools and most businesses are closed.
February
|
11 Feb |
Tuesday |
Public holiday |
National sports day is a public holiday.
March
|
1 Mar |
Sunday |
Bank holiday |
In March 2 holidays are there March bank holiday and March Equinox. March bank holiday is a public holiday.
May
|
24 May- 26 May |
Sunday,Monday,Tuesday |
Public holiday |
Eid al-Fitr is the first day of the Islamic month of Shawwal. It’s a public holiday. Govt. announces May 24 to 26 as a public holiday.
July
|
31 Jul |
Friday |
Public holiday |
It is an Islamic festival to commemorate the willingness of Ibrahim to follow Allah's command to sacrifice his son. Muslims all around the world observe this event. It's a public holiday.
August
|
1 Aug - 2Aug |
Saturday, Sunday |
Public holiday |
Eid al-Adha holiday is a public holiday.
December
|
18 Dec |
Friday |
Public holiday |
National Day is a public holiday for all.